The rapid rise of quick commerce is anticipated to create a substantial increase in the need for blue-collar workers, with India projected to require 2.4 million jobs by 2027, according to job matching and hiring platform Indeed. Quick commerce companies hired over 40,000 employees in the last quarter to handle increased festive shopping and e-commerce demand, Indeed India Sales Head Sashi Kumar said.

“The quick commerce industry in India is on a rapid growth trajectory, and we’re seeing a significant shift in how blue-collar hiring is evolving to meet this demand. “As the industry continues to expand, the need for skilled and semi-skilled workers is growing, making hiring more competitive. Employers are increasingly looking for talent that can adapt to a fast-paced, technology-driven environment,” he told PTI.

Blue-collar jobs refer to occupations that involve manual labour or skilled trades. These roles often require physical work and hands-on training and experience rather than formal........

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